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Topic: UAE

Where will the Queen go if Brexit turns ugly — and other updates from London

Pope Francis arrives in the UAE to promote a dialogue for peace and tolerance between the two faiths. 

Why Dubai is no longer a safe haven for Indian fugitives

The UAE, which once housed India’s most-wanted gangster Dawood Ibrahim, has extradited at least 4 high-profile persons in the past year.

China to probe gene-editing case, and Ukraine imposes martial law after Russia clash

UAE pardons British scholar Matthew Hedges who was jailed for spying, and China United Nations report claims home most dangerous place for women.

British student imprisoned for life in UAE for spying

Kabul bombing death toll rises to 55, and the Leaning tower of Pisa has lost 4 centimetres of its tilt.

Pak tribal leader says militants bombing schools are ‘fed’ by the State

Here's what's happening across the border: A false tsunami alert rocks Karachi; UK extends help to Pakistan to move out of FATF's grey list. 

If Pakistan could help after 2001 Gujarat quake why can’t UAE aid Kerala, some ask

Vajpayee government even accepted aid from Pakistan after 2001 earthquake while UPA accepted money after 2004 tsunami.

UAE should help Kerala on the ground, not just write a cheque

UAE is wealthy & has strong state capacity, built with help of Kerala’s workers. It should return the favour & help rebuild Kerala’s infrastructure.

Is India self-reliant or too proud in refusing Rs 700-cr aid for Kerala from UAE?

India is likely to refuse relief aid from foreign countries like the UAE, Maldives, and Qatar for the devastating Kerala floods. Experts weigh in.

Centre’s decision to refuse flood aid from other countries unfortunate: Kerala minister

Finance Minister Dr. Thomas Isaac says move is based on 'false prestige' and the govt has 'no right to curb Kerala's appeal for more financial assistance'.

More than 7,000 Indians held in jails abroad, most in Gulf prisons

UAE has the most number of captives at 1,690 out of a total of 7,737 Indian prisoners, V.K. Singh tells Lok Sabha.

On Camera

The Beckhams’ PR game is on track. Victoria’s 50th birthday was a pop culture moment

The Beckhams have had the sleekest, unassailable PR game in celebrity town. And much of it rests on their carefully curated social media image, especially on Instagram.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.